Friendship Retirement Community·Roanoke, Virginia
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders in residents. This includes implementing goal-oriented treatment plans and providing specialized communication systems like AAC.
Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day.
With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care.
As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means.
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Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist to join our Friendship Health & Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for preventing, assessing, diagnosing and treating speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in residents.
Roles & Responsibilities: Complete screenings and patient evaluations according to departmental policies and procedures Establish, implement and execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments Evaluate treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustments as may be necessary Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders Work with people who don’t’ have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn to communicate more effectively
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds Benefits for Full Time Positions: 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability) Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
Candidates must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation facilities is preferred, along with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
Market context
Speech Language Pathologist roles in Virginia are typically supported by steady demand in schools, rehab settings, and care environments, especially for candidates with geriatric experience or interest. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an active Virginia license or clear eligibility to obtain one, along with comfort serving older adults. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any geriatric experience in your application.
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